Rigatoni With Zucchini Sauce Recipes

RIGATONI WITH ZUCCHINI SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saute pan; add in the chopped zucchini, onions, and salt; saute over medium ehat for 10-15 minutes, until the veggies are very soft without browning; set aside to cool for 20 minutes.
• In batches, puree the zucchini-onion mixture with the parsley; return the sauce to a clean saute pan; place over low heat.
• Bring a big pot of water to a boil; add salt and then add the rigatoni; cook to al dente.
• Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
• Toss the pasta in the sauce, adding some of the pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
• Serve right away sprinkled with shredded zucchini and Parmigiano-Reggiano and a drizzle of olive oil.

RIGATONI WITH MEAT SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and oregano and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the beef and garlic and cook, breaking the beef into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until the onion and beef are lightly browned, 9 to 10 minutes. Pour in the wine and cook until it is nearly evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and zucchini; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened, 2 minutes.
• Stir in the rigatoni, salt, pepper, and 3 cups water; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the sauce is somewhat thickened, about 18 minutes. Add 1 cup water and continue cooking until the pasta is tender, 9 to 10 minutes more.
• Serve the rigatoni topped with the Romano and basil.